Hybrid Operational Resilience Manager

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About the role

  • Operational Resilience Manager overseeing operational resilience strategy at Hiscox, with a focus on regulatory compliance and business continuity. Leading initiatives and advising on resilience capabilities across Group and Business Units.

Responsibilities

  • Able to lead and deliver complex initiatives to drive a One Hiscox approach across Group and Business Units to strengthen and mature operational resilience
  • Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of Group-level operational resilience standards, covering business continuity, disaster recovery, and regulatory compliance (e.g. PRA, FCA, DORA, BMA) and strive for harmonisation across global regulations
  • Provide expert advice, support and guidance for Business Units and Functions in planning and executing all aspects of the operational resilience frameworks
  • Drive global action and initiatives necessary to meet evolving regulatory expectations and requirements including scenario testing, disaster recovery and security exercising
  • Oversee the alignment of incident management, risk management, and associated processes with operational resilience regulations and Hiscox standards
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure integration of resilience measures with Group policies and standards, and to mature resource mapping, important business service reviews, and impact tolerance assessments
  • Work with Procurement and Vendor Management to ensure third-party contracts meet regulatory and resilience requirements for third-party risk management
  • Monitor emerging threats and trends, proactively adjusting resilience strategies as needed
  • Coordinate and facilitate training and awareness programmes to embed a culture of resilience across the organisation
  • Prepare and present reports and recommendations to senior management and relevant committees regarding resilience status and improvements
  • Stay abreast of industry best practices and regulatory requirements, ensuring Hiscox remains at the forefront of operational resilience

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of operational resilience best practice and regulatory frameworks (PRA, FCA, DORA, BMA)
  • Proven track record of delivering operational resilience in a regulated environment, ideally within financial services
  • Experience in assessing risks and designing resilience plans to ensure comprehensive protection of business operations
  • Experience implementing operational resilience processes, policies, and ways of working
  • Capability to develop creative solutions to address resilience challenges and adapt to evolving threats
  • Strong analytical skills, with the ability to identify vulnerabilities, assess business impacts, and develop creative solutions
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to convey complex strategies and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels
  • Aptitude for working collaboratively with cross-functional teams to implement resilience measures and coordinate response efforts
  • Ability to multitask, meeting short-term deadlines while progressing longer-term objectives
  • Proactive self-starter who can work independently but shows good judgement of when to involve others
  • Flexible, detail-oriented, and able to adapt to changing circumstances

Benefits

  • Bonus
  • Contributory pension
  • 25 days of annual leave plus 2 additional company days
  • 4-week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
  • Private medical coverage for families

Job title

Operational Resilience Manager

Job type

Experience level

Mid levelSenior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

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